Testing whether a new approach to exercise prescription for people with neck pain is acceptable and feasible to patients and physiotherapists in the NHS

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Chronic non-specific neck pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN81746901
• Lead Sponsor: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2024-03-20
• Last Update Posted: 1 April 2024
• Study Completion: 2025-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 61

Inclusion Criteria

1. Chronic non-specific neck pain (>3 months)
2. Aged >=18 years old
3. Willing and able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Received physiotherapy, chiropractic or osteopathic treatment (exercise, manual therapy, acupuncture etc) for neck pain in the past 6 months
2. Previous cervical spine surgery
3. Neck pain due to trauma (e.g., whiplash-associated disorders)
4. Neck pain due to a specific diagnosis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis)
5. Presence or suspicion of neurological involvement (e.g., cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy)
6. Presence or suspicion of serious pathology requiring onward referral
7. Headache as the primary complaint
8. Unable to understand or follow study procedures with support from family members or professional interpreters

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified